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Our Mission


Our Mission
The mission of the Career Development Office is to provide a set of educational experiences, partnerships, and services that affords students an opportunity to design effective transitions from Grinnell College to careers and post-graduate study. Our programs and services empower all students and alumni to develop successful life-long career management skills by increasing access to meaningful internships and post-graduate opportunities and by building networks of relational bridges among faculty, employers, alumni, families, and the College Community.

Current Announcements


Day in the Life-Shadowing Opportunities
Meet with a Grinnell Alum during fall break for single-day job shadowing. You will be granted access to Alumni contacts in a variety of fields. Arrange your experience to fit your existing travel plans for the break. e.g. Connect with Grinnell alumni in your hometown. A waiver/release will also be required for the program. The CDO will track and recognize student participants. Gain practical insight, network with professionals in your field of interest, and explore your career options! Simply complete the interest form linked below to get started.
Day in the Life interest form.pdf

Graduate and Professional School Fair
Grinnell College Campus Tuesday, October 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Check the updated LIST of the schools who are attending!

Calendar

DateStartEndGroup/DescriptionHost/TitleLocation
Tuesday
10/7/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Grad School Planning		Career Development Office:
Graduate School Planning		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
10/8/2008		04:15 PM06:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Mix and Mingle: How to Work a Room		Career Development Office:
Mix and Mingle: How to Work a Room (RSVP Required)		Rosenfield Center 101 +
Thursday
10/9/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Investment Banking		Career Development Office:
Investment Banking & Consulting		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Friday
10/10/2008		12:15 PM02:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Senior Interviewing		Career Development Office:
Senior Interviewing Event		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
10/13/2008		12:15 PM02:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Senior Interviewing		Career Development Office:
Senior Interviewing Event		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
10/14/2008		10:00 AM01:00 PMFair:
Graduate/Professional School Fair		Career Development Office:
Graduate/Professional School Fair		Rosenfield Center 101 +
Tuesday
10/14/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Interview Techniques		Career Development Office:
Interview Techniques		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
10/15/2008		11:00 AM01:00 PMExhibition:
U.S. Marine Corp, Officer Selection Team		Career Development Office:
U.S. Marine Corp Information Table		Rosenfield Center 1st Floor Lobby (107) +
Wednesday
10/15/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Summer Grant Program		Career Development Office:
Summer 09 Grant Program Info Session		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Thursday
10/16/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Senior Interviewing Event		Career Development OfficeCDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
10/27/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Dress to Impress		Career Development Office:
Dress to Impress		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
10/28/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: You Are Not Your Major		Career Development Office:
You Are Not Your Major		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Thursday
10/30/2008		12:15 PM02:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Senior Interviewing		Career Development Office:
Senior Interviewing Event		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
11/3/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Dress to Impress		Career Development Office:
Dress to Impress		CDO Conference Room (1127 Park Street) +
Monday
11/3/2008		05:30 PM07:00 PMWorkshop/Training:
Wine Dine: How to Act Fine		Career Development Office:
Wine Dine: How to Act Fine (RSVP Required)		Rosenfield Center 101 +
Tuesday
11/4/2008		12:15 PM01:15 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Resumes/Cover Letters		Career Development Office:
Writing Resumes & Cover Letters		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
11/4/2008		04:15 PM05:45 PMMeeting:
Senior Interviewing		Career Development Office:
Senior Interviewing		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
11/5/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Summer Grant Program		Career Development Office:
Summer 09 Grant Program Info Session		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Thursday
11/6/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: GRE Basics		Career Development Office:
GRE Basics		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
11/10/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: You are Not Your Major		Career Development Office:
You Are Not Your Major		CDO Conference Room (1127 Park Street) +
Wednesday
11/12/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Senior Interviewing Event		Career Development OfficeCDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Thursday
11/13/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Job Search		Career Development Office:
Job Search		CDO Conference Room (1127 Park Street) +
Friday
11/14/2008		12:15 PM01:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Grad School Planning		Career Development Office:
Graduate School Planning		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Monday
11/17/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Investment Banking		Career Development Office:
Investment Banking & Consulting		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
11/18/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Interview Techniques		Career Development Office:
Interview Techniques		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
11/19/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Making Alumni Connect.		Career Development Office:
Making Alumni Connections		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Tuesday
12/2/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Resumes/Cover Letters		Career Development Office:
Writing Resumes & Cover Letters		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
12/3/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Job Search		Career Development Office:
Job Search		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +
Wednesday
12/10/2008		04:15 PM05:00 PMPresentation/Lecture:
CDO Presentation: Grad School Planning		Career Development Office:
Graduate School Planning		CDO Room 104 - 1127 Park Street +


Contact Us

Career Development Office
1127 Park Street
Grinnell, IA 50112
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
641-269-4940
641-269-4508 (fax)
career@grinnell.edu
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